EDUC 401 - Developing As a Professional IV

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This is the last course in a four course sequence designed to provide teacher education candidates with an ongoing awareness, exploration, commitment, development, and refinement of the knowledge, dispositions, and skills expected of entry year teachers in Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession, Ohio Teacher Evaluation System, edTPA, the requirements and procedures for receiving a teaching license, and successful interviewing. Education 401 prepares teacher education candidates to understand and apply principles and practices to achieve high student achievement, an inclusive, safe, and caring classroom environment, Positive Behavior Interventions Support (PBIS), effective classroom management, differentiated instruction, and continuous development as a professional. Attention is given to a candidate’s responsibility to serve as an advocate on behalf of students and their families, improved quality of programs and services for students, and enhanced professional status and working conditions for all educators.

Prerequisite(s): The passing of all required state licensure exams. Admittance to student teaching.